Housing Price Trends
Updated 08/22/24 This newsletter is updated as the economy and situations change. Housing prices have moved up slightly this year, at best, keeping up with inflation. Many sales have happened at below the asking price and very few above the asking price. As I predicted earlier this year, interest rates have come down slightly, not enough to […]
Thinking of Selling? You Want an Agent with These Skills
Selling your house is a big decision. Your home is one of the biggest investments you’ve probably ever made, and it’s a place where you’ve created countless memories. That combo means there’s going to be a lot of emotions involved. You want someone who understands your perspective, knows what it feels like, and is an expert at […]
Why Overpricing Your House Can Cost You
If you’re trying to sell your house, you may be looking at this spring season as the sweet spot – and you’re not wrong. We’re still in a seller’s market because there are so few homes for sale right now. And historically, this is the time of year when more buyers move, and competition ticks up. That makes this an exciting time to put up […]
All About Staging
Staging is the activity or practice of styling and furnishing the property for sale in such a way as to enhance its attractiveness to potential buyers.
What Are Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?
If you’re planning to move soon, you might be wondering if there’ll be more homes to choose from, where prices and mortgage rates are headed, and how to navigate today’s market. If so, here’s what the professionals are saying about what’s in store for this season. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist, First American: “. . . it seems our general expectation […]
Senior Real Estate
The senior population plays a large role in the housing market. Last year, one-third of home buyers were 55+, and 80% of those 60+ in the U.S. own a home. This means your generation has a strong presence in the yearly housing market, and professionals pay attention to what you are looking for in a […]
Fast-track Your Mortgage Payoff, Lower Your Retirement Debt
When retirement looms, financial stability is a gnawing concern for most people. Have I saved enough? What will inflation do to my nest egg? Will Social Security remain solvent? What are the health wildcards I haven’t planned for? As such, it’s wise to slash expenses and debt as much as possible, with the idea of […]
Organizing Your Home: Tips from your SRES®
Download PDF Decide what’s working in your home and what’s notTake stock of items in your home and how they are organized. What spaces work for you, and which ones feel overwhelming or inconvenient? Do you have too many items stored in a space that is too small? Go room by room and evaluate your […]
Tips for Selling Your Home Faster
Download PDF Selling a home can feel overwhelming, but you can attract potential buyers more quickly with the right approach. Here are tips to help you sell your home faster. 1. Hire an SRES® Designee for Expertise in Senior Markets:When it comes to selling your home, enlisting the help of a Senior Real Estate Specialist® […]
How Your SRES® Can Support You
When you are looking to buy or sell real estate, reaching out to your trusted agent or brokerage is the first step. They are field experts and know how to walk you through the transaction from start to finish. Senior Real Estate Specialists®, also called SRES® designees, are professionals specifically trained to work with clients aged 55 and over.